The River is a South African telenovela revolving around communities on two different sides of a river: society’s upper crust in exquisite mansions and the exploited “common folk”.
Monday 2 October 2023
Episode 171
Lindiwe is thrust back into her harrowing past by an unwelcome guest, and Veronica hatches a million rand plan.
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Episode 172
The Holy Ghost and Company
Ghosts of Lindiwe’s past refuse to stay in the closet. Veronica embarks on a journey to secure her future.
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Episode 173
A Shebeen Queen in Waiting
Andile pushes Lindiwe towards reopening her old wounds, as Veronica struggles to adjust to her new life.
Thursday 5 October 2023
Episode 174
Have You Heard The News?
Veronica seems to have the good man right where she wants him and Lindiwe struggles with the ghost of her past.*
*Who is this ghost? Lindiwe’s mother Thandeka. Tap here for a close-up if you’ve missed the memo on her: Back, gone and new! – The River’s final season character pack
Friday 6 October 2023
Episode 175
Operation Deliverance
Veronica can barely keep up with the anointed crowd. Lindiwe refuses to bring her demons into Andile’s life.
Monday 9 October 2023
Episode 176
Who Are You?
Lindiwe decides to finally face her traumatic past but the reality of it shocks her. Flora thinks her dream is about to come true when the rug is suddenly yanked from under her feet.
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Episode 177
The Chaperone
Lindiwe’s plot against Thandeka backfires.
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Episode 178
The Chaperone
The news of Veronica’s triumph spreads and Flora can’t cope. Lindiwe decides to deal with an old family member.
Thursday 12 October 2023
Episode 179
Can’t Let Go
Lindiwe struggles with dealing with the ghosts of her pasts while Veronica discovers that her mission might be met with more resistance than she anticipated.
Friday 13 October 2023
Episode 180
Hope is for the Foolish
Lindiwe and her family navigate very murky waters. Veronica gets her bread buttered on both sides.
Monday 16 October 2023
Episode 181
Boiling Point
Flora reaches boiling point, realising that everything that’s been happening around her is a bit more than she can bear. Lindiwe witnesses something that reminds her of her unpleasant past, and finds herself unleashing suppressed anger.
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Episode 182
A Church Woman Scorned
Mdluli’s feeling lost without his beloved lamb, while Lindiwe re-enacts the past.
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Episode 183
Smackes and Kisses
Thandeka’s presence continues to trigger painful memories. Veronica grows a conscience.
Thursday 19 October 2023
Episode 184
Take My Breath Away
Flora gets her happy ending while Lindiwe’s childhood wounds come undone.
Friday 20 October 2023
Episode 185
Some Things Haven’t Changed
Bangizwe and Andile push Lindiwe to save Thandeka but Thandeka chooses death, Flora and Pastor Mdluli wed and old faces shows up and some reunions get steamy.
Monday 23 October 2023
Episode 186
Keep Hope Alive
Lindiwe is at a cross road and has to choose life or death. Khabzela discovers that what he came back for might not be so easy to get.
Tuesday 24 October 2023
Episode 187
A Dagger to the Heart
Lindiwe is reunited with a monster from her past. Khabzela puts a dagger in his own heart.
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Episode 188
Never Ever Again
Lindiwe is still upset about the recent events, but Andile is in a hurry to move on. Beauty is still on a quest to find the person who’s going to change her life.
Thursday 26 October 2023
Episode 189
Can Not Be Undone
Lindiwe retaliates in a way that leaves Andile shocked. Beauty is not moved by Khabzela’s grand gesture and declarations.
Friday 27 October 2023
Episode 190
It’s Just a Bug
A family member gets a bit too comfortable and Lindiwe puts her in her place. Beauty might be coming down with something serious.
Monday 30 October 2023
Episode 191
A Blessing and a Curse
Lindiwe realises the cost of peace and reconciliation isn’t cheap. Khabzela makes a shocking discovery and acts impulsively.
Tuesday 31 October 2023
Episode 192
Generational Curses
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for Lindiwe, and fears widen the gap between Beauty and her situation.